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Apr1 Renewals: Reinsurance buyers in APAC secure double‑digit rate reductions, says Aon
Global demand for reinsurance increased by approximately 10 percent...
PE firm JC Flowers picks up majority stake in Bobby Swarup’s Niyam Group
Niyam is a reinsurance platform based in GIFT City, connecting...
Indian Insurance sector-2026: Leaders remain bullish on industry’s growth
``Looking ahead to 2026, climate risk in India is emerging as a significant financial and public health challenge. We are seeing growing demand for coverage beyond traditional health and motor insurance, including cyber risk, Fire Insurance and emerging business...
Air pollution is India’s biggest public health crisis since Covid, warns UK doctors
The Indian government's renewed focus on controlling air pollution is necessary and overdue. However, it is time to confront an uncomfortable truth: for millions living in North India, the damage has already been done. What is currently being managed represents only...
FSSAI warns food businesses against labeling herbal infusions as ‘tea’
The regulator has directed all FBOs, including those engaged in e-commerce, manufacturing, packing, marketing, import or sale of such products, to comply with food safety regulations. New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a...
WHO’s new global analysis reveal major equity gaps in human genomics research
“Genomic technologies have extraordinary potential to transform health, however the disparities reflected in the report, unless strategically addressed, could reinforce existing inequities and limit the benefits of genomic science for populations who could benefit...
RBI postpones 2nd phase of quicker cheque clearing mechanism
In the second phase, the banks are required to clear cheques within three hours of realisation in the cheque truncation system. "Implementation of Phase 2 is being postponed, until further notice, to allow more time for banks to streamline their operations," the...
Centre to protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to be expanded
This prohibition applies uniformly across the entire Aravalli landscape and is intended to preserve the integrity of the range. The directions are aimed at safeguarding the Aravallis as a continuous geological ridge extending from Gujarat to the National Capital...
Centre clears entry for new airlines, 3 players receive NOCs: Civil Aviation Minister
The Minister said the government is encouraging more airlines to enter the Indian aviation sector, which he described as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world due to the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New Delhi:Civil Aviation Minister Ram...
Healthcare must move towards hyper-personalisation: NHA CEO
Sunil Kumar Barnwal, chief executive officer, National Health Authority, highlighted how initiatives such as NHM, ABDM, and Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, which currently covers over 12 crore families, are leveraging data analytics, AI, and digital platforms to improve health...
Safe-haven demand lifts gold to all-time highs; Analysts see further upside on macro tailwinds
"Expectations of multiple US Fed rate cuts next year renewed the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold. Similarly, escalating geopolitical tensions have driven sharp safe haven demand, with bullion increasingly viewed as portfolio diversifier. Persistent central...
High court calls for air purifier GST exemption in Delhi
At the outset, the bench expressed displeasure that nothing has been done in the matter and said that every citizen requires fresh air, which the authorities were not able to provide. New Delhi:The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the...